More an experience than a movie really

Rating: 10/10 (30 April 2002)

I happened to stumble upon this piece of cinematic genius quite by accident and was instantly drawed to it's world.
Categorizing this movie is really difficult, I mean it tells a story about a child that is abandoned on a ship who grows to be the best musician ever, although he nevers leaves the ship, but it's not a musical even if the music plays a huge part of it, I wouldn't call it a drama or comedy eighter even as it incorporates huge amounts of both. I rather like to think that it's an experience more than a movie, it's an insight to the soul of the makers of this movie, it's a beautiful dream even. The way this story is told is immensely beautiful, the music, the visuals and actor performances build and support each other in the most perfect way, it should be seen even only to enjoy it's perfect execution. One the best experiences I have had in cinema.